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Field Trip to Pendleton Woolen Mill Washougal July 23, 2026

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✨ You’re Invited: CRS 2026 Pendleton Woolen Mill Tour

Join fellow CRS members for a special behind-the-scenes visit to the historic Pendleton Woolen Mills – Washougal Mill, in Washougal, Washington, where generations of craftsmanship meet modern textile production. 

We hope you’ll join us for this fascinating look into one of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic mills—a rare chance to see wool craftsmanship in action.

📍 Location:

Pendleton Woolen Mills – Washougal Mill
2 Pendleton Way, Washougal, WA 98671

📅 Date: July 23

🌐 Learn more:

🧶 About the Experience

For over 150 years, Pendleton has been a cornerstone of Pacific Northwest textile excellence. Still family-led after six generations, the company is renowned worldwide for its iconic wool fabrics and jacquard blankets.

During this guided tour, you’ll experience the full process—from dyeing raw wool to weaving and finishing—while witnessing the craftsmanship and technology that have earned Pendleton its reputation for exceptional quality.

All wool yardage and blankets are woven at the Washougal Mill, making this a unique opportunity to see production in action.

📝 Tour Details and Registration Information

    • The Mill has blocked out two tours of 12 persons each for our chapter at
      • 11:00 am & 1:00 pm 
    • Tours are FREE
    • Attendees must be age 8 or older
    • Tours are about 1 hour each. Wear good walking shoes.
    • Advanced registration is required. To ensure you have a spot. Register at this link:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/field-trip-to-pendleton-woolen-mill

 

🚗 Transportation

    • Participants arrange their own transportation
    • Carpooling can be coordinated via Groups IO if individuals with seats or needing seats comment to each other.
    • Depending on where you live, travel can be 30 minutes to an hour. Check maps and time of day from where you will travel from to judge your travel time so you do not miss your designated tour time slot.

🛍️ Shopping Opportunity

The Pendleton Mill End Store in Washougal, Washington, offers:

    • Discounted blankets and apparel (including “seconds”)
    • Pre-cut wool yardage (in 3-yard pieces)
    • Selvedge and trimmings

🍽️ Local Food & Local Activities

If interested, plan to enjoy lunch before or after your tour: depending on the 11 am or 1 pm tour. No whole group meal is being arranged. Suggestions for lunch timing:

    • 11 am group → lunch after
    • 1 pm group → lunch before

Washougal offers several nearby dining options, (Please check restaurant hours in advance.). No promises on these restaurants, suggest looking at their reviews:

🧵 Don’t miss out—Tour space is limited! Unlimited shopping though!